5 Things to Know Today: Friday, Nov. 25

Black Friday: Find everything you're looking for in Gulfport today! Several local businesses are offering deals on Friday, Nov. 25. Check out our list! Did we forget someone or something? Add it to the story!

Local Offices Closed: In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday government offices also closed today. That includes:

• Gulfport City Hall
• Gulfport Senior Center
• Gulfport Public Library
• Gulfport Casino Ballroom

County Offices Closed: The courts of the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco) will not be in session, except for first-appearance advisory hearings and emergency situations. All county regional parks and preserves, with the exception of Fort De Soto Park, will be closed Friday. County beach access parks and boat ramps will remain open. For more information check out the county's website.

Drive Safe: The Florida Highway Patrol is increasing patrols through Sunday. All state troopers will patrol Florida’s high-volume roads, including in St. Petersburg and across Tampa Bay, during the five-day period. Check out these travel safety tips.

Friday Forecast: Good news! You'll have great weather for shopping today. It'll be mostly sunny with a high near 78. Expect an east wind around 14 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. Tonight, it'll be partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Expect an east wind between 10 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.